Teaching is a full-time job for the NY Open Jiu-Jitsu champion by Luca Atalla
I remember when Otavio Sousa was a kid, stayed as a guest at my home whenever he came from Recife to Rio de Janeiro to compete in the main Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, …
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GB Regional Conferences: Orlando, FL & Orange County, CA
Picture from the GB Regional Conference – Houston, TX Regional Conference Promoting Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone to all GB Schools Gracie Barra Association is working hard on the Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone …
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Marcio Feitosa gives some insight into the GB Houston Conferance
With the 1st ever Gracie Barra Houston Conference right around the corner, Professor Marcio Feitosa a 4th Degree GB Black Belt shares some insight into Master Carlos’ decision to hold the …
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Counter when your opponent turtles with Gracie Barra Encinitas' Rafael "Foca" Ramos
Having trouble holding your opponent in side mount because they are moving to turtle position? Check out this counter to take the back or keep side control with Gracie Barra …
Escape the Triangle with Gracie Barra Long Island's Joe Scarola
The triangle is one of the most common submissions in Jiu Jitsu. Many practitioners build their entire game around finishing with this move. Check out this escape from Gracie Barra …
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GB Conference Houston, TX: Professor Draculino Invites
A Message from our Regional Director inviting all GB People from Texas. The 2012 Gracie Barra Houston Conference is this Friday and Professor Draculino is sending out a message that …
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Refine you Gi game with Gracie Barra Rio De Janeiro's Kleber "Buiu" Oliveira
Professor Kleber “Buiu” Oliveira is an instructor at the original Gracie Barra in Barra de Tijuca in Rio De Janeiro as well as a 2x No Gi Brazilian National Champion who feels …
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Learn the wrestler's "peak out" with Gracie Barra Westchase's Ulpiano Malachias
One of the biggest fights on the ground is how you react when you take a shot on your opponent and they sprawl. It is a dangerous position because you …
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Pass the Spider Guard with some of Gracie Barra HQ's finest instructors!
The Spider guard is one of the most frustrating and dangerous guards to have to fight against. With the help of the Gracie Barra Head Quarter’s Caroline Gracie, Otavio Sousa, …
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Flavio "Cachorrinho" Almeida comments on double gold at Pan
One of the black belts receiving the most fanfare at the 2012 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion wasn’t even in the adult division. The heavyweight Flavio “Cachorrinho” Almeida, a teacher at Gracie …
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